Facilitators and barriers to the delivery of palliative care to patients with Parkinson's disease: a qualitative study of the perceptions and experiences of stakeholders using the socio-ecological model.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Palliative care (PC) can improve the quality of life of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and their carers. However, the impact of PC services on patients with PD remains unclear. This research was conducted to identify the barriers and facilitators influencing PC services for patients with PD based on the Social Ecological Model (SEM) framework.

Methods

This research was conducted through semi-structured interviews, employing SEM to organize themes and identify potential solutions across multiple levels.

Results

A total of 29 interviewees (5 PD clinicians, 7 PD registered nurses, 8 patients, 5 caregivers, and 4 policy makers) completed the interviews. Facilitators and barriers were identified according to the levels of the SEM. Several facilitators were ide

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9990289 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature